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as in filled
containing or seeming to contain the greatest quantity or number possible
had never seen shelves so stuffed with books
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as in full
having one's appetite completely satisfied
we were still stuffed from our huge breakfast and didn't want lunch
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as in packed
to close up so that no empty spaces remain
stuffed the box with tissue paper so the contents wouldn't rattle around
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as in gorged
to fill with food to capacity
kids who stuff themselves with junk food after school and then don't have any room for supper
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as in crammed
to fit (people or things) into a tight space
stuffed all the kids into the back of the car
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as in blocked
to prevent passage through by filling with something
I can't smell anything, as my nose is all stuffed
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as in loaded
to put into (something) as much as can be held or contained
stuffed a whole suitcase with gifts for her relatives in Mexico
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Recent Examples of stuffed
Erin Hill, PEOPLE, 25 Dec. 2025
The gifts included new toys and bikes, books, grocery gift cards, stocking stuffers, games, crafts and stuffed animals.
—Susan Gill Vardon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Dec. 2025
Teddy bears and stuffed plushies have long been a mainstay in toy collections.
—Auzinea Bacon, CNN Money, 1 Dec. 2025
Beside them on the cold morning a pile of candles, flowers and stuffed animals slowly expands.
—Eleanor Beardsley, NPR, 23 Nov. 2025
Two stuffed animals, a dog and a bear, are now celebrities thanks to grandparents Jacklin Kinzer, 66, and her husband Tom, 76, who wanted a fun way to share their day with their grandchildren.
—Leah Olajide, Freep.com, 23 Nov. 2025
This super-stuffed bonanza of spell-casting goodness will feature previews, interviews, Easter eggs, and original musical performances by some of the starriest members of the duology's ensemble cast — including cohosts Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Nov. 2025
The home has trappings of family life – dolls and stuffed animals, a Peloton in a corner, a Costco size package of Charmin on a family room chair.
—Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Babies should always sleep alone, on their back, on a firm, flat crib mattress, without stuffed animals, blankets, pillows, or bumpers.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 4 Nov. 2025
Jim Ruland, Los Angeles Times, 20 Jan. 2026
On a typical day in the life, Hall starts her day with a broccoli and cheese egg white omelette stuffed inside a whole-wheat sandwich thin for a handheld breakfast sandwich.
—Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 19 Jan. 2026
Strong stuffed the stat sheet in the Huskies’ 99-50 win over the Wildcats on Thursday, finishing just shy of a double-double with 24 points, nine rebounds, four assists, a season-high five blocks and three steals without playing a single second in the fourth quarter.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 19 Jan. 2026
New England’s defense stuffed each ground game, putting more heat on the passing attack.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Jan. 2026
Emergency rooms are stuffed to the brim, treatment options are more complex than ever to secure.
—William Jones, USA Today, 19 Jan. 2026
Look for compression panels and folded seams that hold shape when stuffed.
—Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 18 Jan. 2026
The first course will be a choice between Meatballs al Forno and Arancini, which is crispy risotto balls stuffed with fontina, mozzarella, parmesan and roasted garlic.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 18 Jan. 2026
To start the Bruins’ scoring in the second quarter, senior guard Kiki Rice muscled her way into the paint for a layup – and then on the other end stuffed Terrapins guard Oluchi Okananwa’s fastbreak-layup attempt.
—Benjamin Royer, Daily News, 18 Jan. 2026
Adjective
Meanwhile, Prince George, 12, and Princess Charlotte, 10, collected stuffed animals, flowers and other treats from the crowd.
—Erin Hill, PEOPLE, 25 Dec. 2025
The gifts included new toys and bikes, books, grocery gift cards, stocking stuffers, games, crafts and stuffed animals.
—Susan Gill Vardon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Dec. 2025
Teddy bears and stuffed plushies have long been a mainstay in toy collections.
—Auzinea Bacon, CNN Money, 1 Dec. 2025
Beside them on the cold morning a pile of candles, flowers and stuffed animals slowly expands.
—Eleanor Beardsley, NPR, 23 Nov. 2025
Two stuffed animals, a dog and a bear, are now celebrities thanks to grandparents Jacklin Kinzer, 66, and her husband Tom, 76, who wanted a fun way to share their day with their grandchildren.
—Leah Olajide, Freep.com, 23 Nov. 2025
This super-stuffed bonanza of spell-casting goodness will feature previews, interviews, Easter eggs, and original musical performances by some of the starriest members of the duology's ensemble cast — including cohosts Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Nov. 2025
The home has trappings of family life – dolls and stuffed animals, a Peloton in a corner, a Costco size package of Charmin on a family room chair.
—Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Babies should always sleep alone, on their back, on a firm, flat crib mattress, without stuffed animals, blankets, pillows, or bumpers.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 4 Nov. 2025
Verb
Photos and fliers lined the walls, road cases were stuffed with memorabilia, and the sound of early demos played on actual tape recorders filled the space.
—Jim Ruland, Los Angeles Times, 20 Jan. 2026
On a typical day in the life, Hall starts her day with a broccoli and cheese egg white omelette stuffed inside a whole-wheat sandwich thin for a handheld breakfast sandwich.
—Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 19 Jan. 2026
Strong stuffed the stat sheet in the Huskies’ 99-50 win over the Wildcats on Thursday, finishing just shy of a double-double with 24 points, nine rebounds, four assists, a season-high five blocks and three steals without playing a single second in the fourth quarter.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 19 Jan. 2026
New England’s defense stuffed each ground game, putting more heat on the passing attack.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Jan. 2026
Emergency rooms are stuffed to the brim, treatment options are more complex than ever to secure.
—William Jones, USA Today, 19 Jan. 2026
Look for compression panels and folded seams that hold shape when stuffed.
—Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 18 Jan. 2026
The first course will be a choice between Meatballs al Forno and Arancini, which is crispy risotto balls stuffed with fontina, mozzarella, parmesan and roasted garlic.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 18 Jan. 2026
To start the Bruins’ scoring in the second quarter, senior guard Kiki Rice muscled her way into the paint for a layup – and then on the other end stuffed Terrapins guard Oluchi Okananwa’s fastbreak-layup attempt.
—Benjamin Royer, Daily News, 18 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stuffed
Adjective
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The program, known as IRS Direct File, allowed users to file their taxes with pre-filled tax forms, such as W-2s, free of cost.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
3 Dec. 2025
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Streamline applications with pre-filled forms, especially to support internal mobility where workloads are high or digital access is limited.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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The governor is expected to touch on some budget priorities in his speech, which will come Thursday, one day before state financial officials publish his full spending plan on Friday.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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From long-haul flights to full days on your feet, ballerina sneakers deliver.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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Kuhl Eclipser Hoody Perfect as a hooded base layer on a cooler winter morning or as a UV-protection layer during a hot summer day, Kuhl’s Eclipser Hoody is packed with technology, versatility, and comfort.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Jan. 2026
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Black jeans are one of the easiest staples to have in your closet, and Amazon is packed with similar styles inspired by these celebs.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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The venue was crammed with excitable 20- and 30-something women, among them Willa Bennett, the editor of Cosmopolitan and Seventeen.—
Carrie Battan,
Vulture,
15 Jan. 2026
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For a month-and-a-half, part of the parking lot was crammed with film worker trucks and equipment — just for this single day of shooting, Cranfield said.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Jan. 2026
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But a holding penalty put the Rams behind the sticks and forced a punt, which Isaiah Simmons blocked to set the Panthers up the Rams 30.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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James missed a driving layup for the lead that was blocked by Giannis Antetokounmpo.—
Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Load Plastics on Top KitchenAid reminds us that plastic containers should be loaded on the top rack, especially if your dishwasher has a heating element (and most do).—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
13 Jan. 2026
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Once the items are picked and packed in a small cardboard basket, they are loaded onto a drone inside a fenced area in the Walmart parking lot.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
13 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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However, his midrange shots sated scouts’ appetites just enough and showed, at the very least, there is touch to work with.—
Sam Vecenie,
New York Times,
11 Nov. 2025
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The historic gems that fill his Paris home are enough; his appetite is sated.—
Jazmine Hughes,
Robb Report,
9 Oct. 2025
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On top of that, Petek wrote that over the last four years the governor and Legislature had plugged $125 billion in budget holes largely without addressing the structural differences between spending and revenue which have led budget deficits to grow over time.—
Andrew Graham,
Sacbee.com,
13 Jan. 2026
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Meanwhile, authorities plugged a description of the Nissan into a system run by Flock Safety that can read license plates and identify other vehicle details, then match sightings of the same car, including with different tags.—
Michelle Krupa,
CNN Money,
11 Jan. 2026
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